Mission Statement

The Minnesota Family Involvement Council’s (FIC’s)
mission is to enhance the future of the credit union movement
by providing financial awareness solutions.

FIC Raises $10,000 for College Scholarships

Council hones in on its purpose

The Family Involvement Council raised $10,000 at its silent auction held during the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s Annual Meeting on April 8-9. All funds raised go toward the FIC College Scholarship Program and will assist members pursuing post-secondary education.

“We are so excited to continue to raise such large dollar amounts and distribute it to students on behalf of Minnesota credit unions,” said LeAnn Achtenberg, FIC Chair. “It’s an incredible statewide initiative that speaks directly to the credit union difference.”

One hundred percent of the funds raised go to Minnesota credit union members who are looking to further their education. Since 1997, FIC has raised and distributed $123,500.

"During our last planning session, a lot of our discussion centered around the scholarship program," said Achtenberg. "We decided to focus all of our energy on this initiative."

The Council determined that going forward everything they do will be derived from what is learned by reading the scholarship entries. With so many details in the application and in the actual essay, the Council felt it was a shame for that information to go to waste. Therefore, they will interpret and deliver what is learned – in multiple forms – to aid credit unions in their revenue-generating and loyalty-building plans.

Donations to the FIC Scholarship Program can be made at any time using the form on the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation website. Click here to get started.

FIC is a sub-committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Therefore, donations may be deductible for federal income tax purposes.